What Is BDSM? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

In this guide, you’ll learn about BDSM and how it can be highly pleasurable.

We’ll also look at FAQs, so you know everything there is to know.

Let’s take a look.

What Is BDSM?

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BDSM is a form of sex that involves bondage, discipline, dominance, and submission.

One person takes on a dominant role during sex, while the other is submissive.

There are many acts that are classed as BDSM too.

Including:

• Spanking
• Hair pulling
• Gags
• Bondage
• Blindfolds
• Restraints

What Is Dom & Sub?

Dom stands for “dominant” and sub stands for “submissive.”

When performing a BDSM act where two people are involved, one person is the dom, and the other is the sub.

The dom is the one who’s in control and does all the binding, slapping, restraining etc.

BDSM Definition

Bondage

The act of restricting your partners movements by using some kind of a restraint such as hand cuffs or rope.

Discipline

Both parties agree upon rules and punishments, and if the rules are broken, the dom disciplines the sub.

Dominance

This is showing authority over a partner.

Submission

The sub shows obedience to the dom and does as they’re told.

Sadomasochism

The derivation of pleasure from acts of respectively inflicting or receiving pain or humiliation.

Is It Safe?

Yes, but there are a few safety guidelines you should follow:

Choose A Safe Word

Some forms of BDSM can be quite extreme and lead to pain and discomfort.

So it’s important for both parties involved to come up with a safe word together.

A word that let’s the other person know boundaries have been crossed, and to stop the act right away.

Consent

The most important part of BDSM is the act of consent.

Partners should always make sure clear boundaries have been outlined, and that consent has been given for all parties involved.

BDSM Aftercare

This is where partners care for each other both mentally and physically after partaking in BDSM acts.

This post-sex communication can help protect you and your partner physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Aftercare can include talking about the acts, cuddling, bathing each other, or any other type of calming activity.